Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
CHAPTER II.

Old Miss Tidy lived with her broth
er. She was a ''iiniky" old maid.
with whisp of hair that resembled n
bunch of scdge grass. She was such an
enemy TO man in general that Bill
Dick, as he walked toward home. re-
GREETED that he had not exacted easier
terms from old Banks. When he en-
tered the house old Miss Tidy was put
ting plate full Of corn bread on the
table.
"Jist in time" she said. Fetch up a
cheer"
Bill-Dick sat down, wondering how
he should proceed. Tidy" said he,
81 hearn aman compliment you mighty
high to-day"
"Who was it?" she eagerly asked.
Zone Of the incest gentlemen in the
country; MIR Nat Banks"
"He's an old foolr' she snapped. 81
hate him, an he better not fool round
me"
"Oughtent talk that way, sis"
''Ios, will talk that way. an
more'n that, he better never come
vhar l am. I'd throw b'ilin' water on
him in a mint"
Bill-Dick's heart sank, and, deep in
his soul, he cursed himself for making
such a contract with old Banks. Now,
his last chance was gone, for he knew
that never again could he place the
watchful fellow under such contribu-
ton. Suddenly an encouraging idea
occurred TO him.
"Tildy," said he, assuming an air Of
most complete satisfaction. 'you don't
know how much good your words
have done me. hate old Banks, an
when heard that he was in love with
you II made my blood bile"
"Who said he was in love with mc?"
she asked.
"Oh, it's talked all around. would
like TO ketch the old wretch here"
"Wall, now, as to that, brother, Bill
Dick, I'm free, white an twenty-One,
an I'm the person to say who shall
come To see me, | reckon"
HE shaint come on the place, tell
you"
"Wall, now. brother Bill-Dick. this
place is rs much mIne rs II is yonrn,
an I've got some say-so.
"Ef ketch him here I'll shoot himl'
Bill-Dick exclaimed. She jumped up
from the table and slammed the door
as she went out
After dinner Bill-Dick went over to
see old Banks. "NOw, old man." said
he, you've got TO work this thing
sly. You must slip over when amt
thar, an git out when you see me COM
in. Airter while you an her ken slip
of an git married. How does that fit
you?n
Like suit Of corduroy!" the old
man joyously exclaimed.
Now. reckon / ken see Anthry,
KANT IP"
mot now. Billie. Wait till ! am
married. Don't act foolish" he con =
tiHued, noticing the frown on Bill
Dicks face. "Recolleck that | won
nearly a ha'f beef when | went to the
last shootin' match"
"Wau- then. old faller. yoard better
commence 10 cut your capers right at
once. Tidy might be skittish at fust.
but pear to be skeered Of me, an she'll
be your friend" 4"
That afternoon the old man went
over 10 see Miss Tidy. "What.,lo you
want hereg" she demanded, when he
appeared at The gate.
"Oh, nothin' in purticuler. NY
stars, you've got the putticst chance
Of flowers ! over SEEN Who takes
kere Of thcmP"
(" do"
You are monstrous smart. You
sartinly don't work In the sun with
them putty-exeuse me- hans Of
yOurn.
Say, Mr. Banks brother Bill
Dick don't want you TO come here"
So I've hearn, but il rests with
yon. Yander he comes now. an /
reckon I'd better mosey. Mout
come over some timeP''
You moul.' she replied
blll-iJick pretended 20 be furious.
u seen The old scoundrel." (" he an
grily declared. IAN wnsh he'd 4